i own a canon rebel t3i and due to my camera not being full frame will this lens be a good choice for wide angle?
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It'll be about like shooting a 17-35mm on a full-frame camera. Bigg3r concern is Sigma quality. I've had two of them where the shutter started to stick after 2 or 3 years, and Sigma no longer made parts for repair. I'm sticking with Canon from now on.
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I have a Nikon D7000. Also not a full frame. I love this lens. It should be fine for you.
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yes, great choice for apc-c censored cameras. I prefer an even wider lens like a fisheye though.
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jessiegirl, OK. To answer your initial question, I don't think the 17-40 f/4L USM is too much lens for you. You'll most definitely appreciate the better build quality and optical performance of this lens though. More importantly, since you already have the kit lens which is I believe a EF-S 18-55mm IS, you're already covering this focal length anyway. The 17-40 f/4 L is optically better than the kit lens but the difference between 17 mm and 18 mm is small. Because your camera has a crop factor of 1.6, 17 mm becomes the full-frame equivalent of 27 mm. This is wide angle, but you could go a lot wider. What you might find more useful is perhaps Canon's EF-S 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5 USM. This lens used on your Rebel will give you the equivalent of a 16-35mm used on a full-frame camera. In other words, very wide! There are optional 3rd party lenses that could do the same thing; like Tokina's AT-X 124 PRO DX II. This is a 12-24mm f/4, although this lens is temporarily unavailable at the moment. Sigma also has several wide angle lenses that would give you the wide angles you are looking for. Check this page out: http://www.sigmaphoto.com/shop/wide-angle-zoom-lenses Another web site that I've found useful is fredmiranda.com. It's a great web site specializing in reviews of Canon and Nikon cameras, lenses, and forums with tons of customer feedback and experiences. Let me know if you have any other questions. Michael
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I have the same camera as you and purchased this very lens. The lenses will work with no problem an performs like a champ. It will work along with your camera to capture pictures with great clarity and depth. Whether it is a wide or tight shot you will be pleased with the results provided you have some know how. It is perfect for outdoor/wildlife shots or the private detective that wants to get a great shot without disturbing the target. I bought mine for around 200 dollars and it was worth the buy.
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The 15mm wide angle is nice, but I had image quality issue with my copy of this lens. I don't think it's worth the money. I just recently bought the Canon 10-24mm lens and am much happier with it as a wide angle choice. Don't get sucked in by the fact that it's got a nice general purpose range. Its quality just doesn't match its cost.
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If you need a pretty good wide angle try the Rokkinon 14mm. It has only manual focus. The 20-35 Canon is a good lens. I have both and they are good for a budget. thx
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Honestly, you would be better of with something like new nikon 20mm 1.8 if you are looking to do wide angle astrophotography. This lens is a fantastic all around landscape lens, but for that application you want as muchligjt as possible, and the extra couple stops means a lower iso is possible
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As a wide angle, on a full frame camera, it should be fine. You should be able to get fairly close and still include some of the environment if you wish. I believe this would be a good use for this lens on a full frame camera.yes it is a prime lens..
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It wouldn't be my first choice for a portrait lens due to the nature of the wide angle (17-25mm Range). In many cameras you will get a slight bending of the image especially in the corners. A fixed (prime) lens between 50-100mm would be a better choice. A very good lens would be Canon's 85mm f-1.8.Canon EF 85mm f/1.8 USM Medium Telephoto Lens for Canon SLR Cameras - Fixed
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Yes, the Canon Rebel T3 has the same EF mount that is compatible with this wide angle lense
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if you want bokeh, then a wide angle- lens such as this is not the lens to choose. This is a good lens if you want something wider than a 35mm but that will not distort. I chose it because i needed to shoot interiors and buildings. For excellent bokeh, you could use a Leica 25mm.
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Yes, I use it with a T3i all of the time with stunning results. The 70-200 is my best absolute lens.
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I have used this lens very successfully with my Canon EOS T3i. I hope that you have the same experience. Bob
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I have used mine on a Canon 5D (full frame) and have been very pleased with the results. It is a very sharp lens.
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I don't do weddings but I don't think that a wide angle lens would be a good lens for people shots at a wedding. Wide angle distorts faces and wouldn't be a lens of choice except perhaps group shots or landscape motives. For people portraits one would usually use a prime or zoom lens somewhere between 85 and 135 mm focal length.
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It is a pretty darn wide angle, but there is a wider angle lens available. This one does not come with that wider angle lens.
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It will work with your camera, and it's a great lens, but what are your plans for it? The T3 has a cropped sensor, this lens is optimally used on a full frame sensor. That means you won't get the light, depth and effect you are seeking. It's "L" glass and you can't go wrong with that, but if you are sticking t=with the T3 and just want to shoot some nice macro shots, Canon sells an EF-S macro lens for $1,000 less with a larger aperture that takes excellent photos and you can get in as close as 0.2m (a little less than 8 inches) where this lens only gets in to about 18 inches (of course that can be a good thing). In any event, the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM is a great macro lens for an EF-S camera. It will work with your camera, and it's a great lens, but what are your plans for it? The T3 has a cropped sensor, this lens is optimally used on a full frame sensor. That means you won't get the light, depth and effect you are seeking. It's "L" glass and you can't go wrong with that, but if you are sticking t=with the T3 and just want to shoot some nice macro shots, Canon sells an EF-S macro lens for $1,000 less with a larger aperture that takes excellent photos and you can get in as close as 0.2m (a little less than 8 inches) where this lens only gets in to about 18 inches (of... » Read More It will work with your camera, and it's a great lens, but what are your plans for it? The T3 has a cropped sensor, this lens is optimally used on a full frame sensor. That means you won't get the light, depth and effect you are seeking. It's "L" glass and you can't go wrong with that, but if you are sticking t=with the T3 and just want to shoot some nice macro shots, Canon sells an EF-S macro lens for $1,000 less with a larger aperture that takes excellent photos and you can get in as close as 0.2m (a little less than 8 inches) where this lens only gets in to about 18 inches (of course that can be a good thing). In any event, the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM is a great macro lens for an EF-S camera. « Show Less
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Tough call since it's a full frame lens and you're using a DX body. If you think someday you'll move up to a FX body then I would say yes. If not, then I would consider a wide angle DX lens instead.